Advanced Mechanics EP

Advanced Mechanics EP

Maetrik [Treibstoff]

20 March, 2008 | 11.03AM

• Section: Music Recommendations
• Written by: Lee Smith

Maetrik’s forceful, granular techno is usually well worth checking, so it’s good to see him back on Treibstoff for three cuts of super-dynamic dancefloor power.

All three tracks plough Maetrik’s favoured booming bass and processed vocals route from varying perspectives, with rock-solid beats, glitchy musings and ominous intonations aplenty.

The quivering drama of ‘See The Light’ achieves notably vast scales of devastation, with a straight-line bass and razor-sharp snares cutting through the heavy-handed arrangement.

Meanwhile, ‘Kamtron’ is wobblier, with flailing FX and a more languid, but no less abrasive groove.

And arguably best of all is ‘See The Light’, where Maetrik’s freaked-out vocals warp into dizzying realms, bolstered by an ever-surging groove and blaring horns.

Darkly-tinged but almost comically over-the-top, it’s the perfect example of Maetrik at his devilish, floor-slaying best.

Another bona fide banger from the Texan techno talent.

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